THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage & ASADA will be popping up with some delicious cookout style grub!

Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!

The Moonrays play every last Friday of the month at Speciation.

Food from 5-9pm, music from 8-10:30pm!

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

DOG PARTY ON THE PATIO! WITH OUR NEIGHBORS VETR HEALTH!

Celebrate National Dog Day a little early with us on Saturday, August 24 at Speciation Cellars! Bring the whole pack, kids and pups included, for a day full of tail-wagging fun featuring pet-friendly activities, local pet vendors and artists, and specialty drinks on the dog-friendly patio. Cheers to good dogs and great brews!

Create a set of 2 resin and pressed flower coaster with Wild Daisy Creative. Several colors of dried rose petals and other beautiful flowers and unique items to choose from to decorate your coasters. Add in some gold, silver or rose gold foil for a little shimmer! Cost of class is $26 and includes all supplies needed to make your coaster set. Sign up here: https://square.link/u/cWFa4Kwz?src=sheet

Class begins at 1pm

Join LeeAnn of Wild Daisy Creative for a Glass Terrarium make & take station where you will create your own terrarium by selecting from a variety of glass containers to fill up and decorate. There will be multiple substrate options as well as many plants, mosses and decorations to choose from. All materials will be provided, including an instructional care card to help you maintain your terrarium! This craft takes approximately 15 minutes to make drop in anytime between 12:45 PM and 3:30 PM to make your terrarium. You must use the ticket link to register.

Ticket link: https://square.link/u/12YBGy3W?src=sheet

SYNC 3 - tales from the tube…

Sometimes Sound presents “SYNC III: Tales from the Tube”, a deep dive psychedelic visual mixtape exploring the sun baked and warped corners of the “tube”. Vintage and new surf / skate / assorted visual oddities soundtracked by live DJ’s.

DJ’s: IAN H, SOMETIMES SOUND, and a back to back set from MARTIN AVILA & DAN STEELY

Food by Louise Earl! Tentative menu:

Chicago-style hot, dipped beef sandwiches
Peach Caprese Pasta Salad
Limoncello cake w/ marshmallow fluff and blueberries

Quilter - Grand Rapids - In an alternate universe, Death Cab & Delta Sleep were best friends. They started a new band and named it Quilter

Benjamin James Childs - Grand Rapids based indie folk singer songwriter

Music at 9pm - No Cover - 21+

Come explore the wonders of this late summer medicinal: Elder! Join herbalist, Camilla Voelker, from A Season of Wellness in crafting our own immune-supporting elderberry syrup! Participants will learn the process from start to finish including ingredient sourcing, safety precautions and storage tips. We will discuss the medicinal properties of elder, too! Each participant will have the opportunity to sample the syrup over ice cream, dairy and non-dairy ice cream will be provided, and will take a small bottle home!  

This class can accommodate up to 27 participants. $12/ticket.

The class will begin at 7pm, so arrive early to check in.

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

Special early Sunday show!

Something Missing - Pop punk/Emo band based in Detroit, MI

Midwest Skies - Emo | Pop Punk | Alternative from the Mitten State. Circa ‘09.⠀

The Burdens - North Muskegon’s original alternative punk trio. If 60’s pop and 90’s grunge had a baby.

Music starts at 6 so you can get to work Monday morning!!

21+ only. FREE show.

Acoustic music always on the move. Tony Jarvis plays acoustic guitar and blends styles of recognizable classic tunes from a wide variety of genres. His inspired playing pulls from rock, reggae, bluegrass, and classic country all while laying down improvised exploratory loops

9pm // FREE // 21+

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

Saturday August 9th, Ryder Jones be hanging out signing and selling copies of his debut novel 'Welcome To Westville', a supernatural thriller inspired by 90s Lowell MI, as well as a BRAND NEW book, Polarity, a noir-thriller novella!

Welcome to Westville is a supernatural thriller by Michigan author Ryder Jones, blending 1990s nostalgia, small-town dread, and a creeping dimensional terror. Set in a fictional Michigan town haunted by secrets, grief, and leyline anomalies, Westville is for fans of Stranger Things, The X-Files, Twin Peaks, and early Stephen King.

Due to illness, we will unfortunately have to cancel the show tonight! We will try to reschedule for early 2026!

Tiberius - Progressive Rock with a signature blend of hard rock, funk, western, and psychedelia from Grand Rapids

Riot Punch - Progressive post-hardcore band from Grand Rapids

Music at 9pm // 21+ // FREE

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

We are excited to announce that Neko Taiyaki will be at Speciation for Sunday Brunch on three Sundays in a row from 12-4pm! The dates are July 20th, July 27th, and August 3rd ☀️

Their menu will rotate to offer a variety of fillings and flavors that maybe you haven’t gotten a chance to try yet. We strongly encourage you to pair your favorite waffle with a delicious beverage from Speciation for maximum enjoyment 😸🧇🍺

⭐️Join us for a free TRIVIA NIGHT with Tiny Breakfast Improv, July 31st from 7-9pm! Questions will be general knowledge (so don’t worry it’s not niche improv questions). There will be prizes, and some fun surprises! Please be aware space is limited, so first come, first serve! ⭐️

🌭Frank-N-Swine Pierogies and Polish Sausage will be set up from 5-8pm!

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

G R A D I E N T - A live visual and sonic experience

Embracing the unpredictable flow mirrored by life, multimedia artist Alex Perez sculpts immersive liquid lightscapes that leave you contemplating the unknown, while being awash in warm vinyl tones spanning the auditory gamut of dream pop, shoegaze, twee, and jangle-pop curated live by MisterSifter.

Discover the magic of natural dye in this hands-on workshop led by Olivia Deters of Notable Goods. A talented textile and fiber artist, Olivia will guide us through the basics of working with plant-based dyes while we hand-dye our own organic cotton socks.

You’ll pick up design techniques, dyeing tips, and plenty of inspiration—plus walk away with a custom pair of socks you’ll actually want to show off. Bonus: you're also welcome to bring one item of your own to dye. This special collaboration is not to be missed!

Ticket Policy: All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to a friend. Please contact us in advance to arrange the transfer.

21+ Event

We are excited to announce that Neko Taiyaki will be at Speciation for Sunday Brunch on three Sundays in a row from 12-4pm! The dates are July 20th, July 27th, and August 3rd ☀️

Their menu will rotate to offer a variety of fillings and flavors that maybe you haven’t gotten a chance to try yet. We strongly encourage you to pair your favorite waffle with a delicious beverage from Speciation for maximum enjoyment 😸🧇🍺

Jagalchi - unorthodox, sample-laden post rock from Goshen, IN

Tonguecutter - Mathy & Aggressive Lady-fronted grunge from Muskegon, MI

Music starts at 9 • 21+ • FREE

THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!

Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!

The Moonrays play every last Friday of the month at Speciation.

Music from 8-11pm!

Unfortunately ASADA had to postpone til next month - 8/29

Filmmakers and Film-lovers -- come meet local filmmakers and get to know each other through their work while sharing a drink from Speciation Cellars! This event is free and open to the public -- EVERYONE should come get to know the filmmakers who live in their communities.

Tonight's guest of honor: Tran Hoang Calvin - Grand Rapids-based documentary filmmaker.

Showing:
- "Refuge: The Story of Viet Tran" (2021)
- "A Clean Slate" (2023)
- "Has Heart" (2025)
- Exclusive preview of "Shoot, Shovel & Shut-Up" (2025)

About the Cans Film Festival:
The Cans Film Festival organization works to support independent filmmakers by promoting film as an accessible art form to audiences everywhere. Our flagship event series, The Cans Film Festival, is a film screening series where the price of admission is a donation of recyclable cans and bottles, the proceeds of which are given to the filmmakers.

Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!

Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!

Studio Club

A session of casual, artistic play for anyone wanting a space to create. All skill levels welcome, all materials provided for your choice of collage, watercolor, or charcoal.

$25/ticket, includes an in-house beverage.

email studioclubsessions@gmail.com to reserve your spot. RSVP before 7/18.

We are excited to announce that Neko Taiyaki will be at Speciation for Sunday Brunch on three Sundays in a row from 12-4pm! The dates are July 20th, July 27th, and August 3rd ☀️

Their menu will rotate to offer a variety of fillings and flavors that maybe you haven’t gotten a chance to try yet. We strongly encourage you to pair your favorite waffle with a delicious beverage from Speciation for maximum enjoyment 😸🧇🍺

Unfortunately Stovepipe had to postpone this show for personal reasons. Check him out at the taproom again on 12/19 for a special Stovepipe Christmas Extravaganza!

Filling in for the evening is Chris DeMaar. Chris is a West Michigan native, singer and guitar player who loves folk, bluegrass, classic rock, and plays a wide variety of covers as well as originals. You may have seen him before as one half of the solar power acoustic duo The Sundogs!

Stovepipe's Caravan is the moniker for Justin "Stovepipe" Stover, a one man band currently based in Michigan. Stovepipe has performed at opera houses, bars, houses, small venues, large venues, and everything in between. His music is punk-tinged folk-rock. Perfect for fans of Tom Petty, Tom Waits, Springsteen, and anyone who loves foot-stomping songs. He performs both original songs and covers. With a drum set strapped to his back and a host of other instruments, Stovepipe is always ready to bring his caravan wherever people will listen.

Music at 9pm, 21+ only, FREE